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Originally Posted by pd1 Never add up what it costs. Sorry Paul! Let me revise my previous statement. I think I spent around 20 bucks or so...

3S 1200 MAH battery works great when you are ready for more power. (I have been running my AB3 on 3S for over 6 months and motor is still going strong although I do not spend much time at full throttle. Mostly use the extra power to get up to altitude and then cut power to glide down.) RE SHAPE OF AB3 WING Confident this is that gives AB3 very quick turning capabilities. Good for more experienced pilots - a liability for new pilots. Beginning...

The year I have been in rc airplanes I tell myself I haven't spent more than 100.00 dollars. Yup that's what I tell myself.

Originally Posted by tiger moth Sorry Paul! Let me revise my previous statement. I think I spent around 20 bucks or so... Much better

Originally Posted by gramps2161 The year I have been in rc airplanes I tell myself I haven't spent more than 100.00 dollars. Yup that's what I tell myself. That works too.

It's a good thing it flies good because it's not going to win an award for looks any time soon. Here's all the stuff I've done to it so far: Balanced Tail Dean's Connectors 7.4v 1300 mah Lipo battery 9g Servos Berg 4L RX GWS 480Li ESC w/ bullet connectors Carbon Fiber reinforced pod-boom joint Drooped Wingtips Long Nose Landing gear support bar It only gained 0.1 ounces from factory weight and I think it is a much more...

Charlie It all depends on what you want. If you look at the "WD4 Tips and Tricks" thread you will find all sorts of conversions. Personally I found an Emax 2812 (1600kv) with a 7x4 and a 1500mAh 3s reduced the all up weight by several ounces yet increased the thrust and endurance but kept the structural changes to a minimum. I also used the original radio. Others have gone further with structural strengthening, bigger...

I tried an 800 mAh 2S LiPo and I think it is going to work well for this model airplane.

Leo, Thanks for the nice response. Very informative and helpful. I've decided on the Easystar and ordered it just now. I've seen so many great videos on YouTube from years of people flying it in the US, Spain, Eastern Europe, Russia, Canada, etc etc. Over time, I probably will get an Aerobird 3 as well. This RC bug is a disease really. I promised myself I'd stop at 2 planes...now there's 3. You know the deal.

Really a clean look, but you lost me on the differential alierons etc.